Calling The Kettle Not So Black: 5 Very Stylish Tea Brewers

Bodum's classic see-through Assam Tea Press ($35), now with a stainless steel filter, is ideal for gauging the strength of your brew.

Beauty in simplicity: Onyx-colored ceramic teapot with a leather-wrapped handle by Heath Ceramics ($190).

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Arzberg teapot in 2013, Crate & Barrel is releasing limited edition vessels every month, each one made in collaboration with a contemporary artist. Pick up this fishy-looking one by Paola Navone in September ($200).

No, it's not a microphone: For tea by the cup, try Normann Copenhagen and Made by Makers' new silicone tea egg ($18) for an easy-to-clean update on those flimsy metal handheld sieves.

For the part-time brewer: Cuissential's SlickBoil Collapsible Kettle ($40) makes a smart spacesaver, though the color and cool shape will definitely catch guests' eyes should you decide to leave it on your stovetop.